UC Berkeley Architecture
Transfer Acceptance Rate, GPA and Classes
For fall 2025, 18% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Architecture were admitted (54 of 294). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.73–3.94.
The major preparation UC Berkeley lists for Architecture transfers starts with ENV DES 1, ARCH 11A and ARCH 11B; the full list is below.
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with UC Berkeley for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
Source: UC Information Center, Fall 2025 transfer admissions by major.
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Major Requirements
UC Berkeley Architecture Major Preparation
The courses UC Berkeley lists as Architecture major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are UC Berkeley's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Major requirements
Courses listed
- ENV DES 1 Introduction to Environmental Design
- ARCH 11A Introduction to Visual Representation and Drawing
- ARCH 11B Introduction to Design
Complete 1 of these
- MATH 16A Analytic Geometry and Calculus
- MATH 51 Calculus I
Complete 1 of these
- PHYSICS 7A Physics for Scientists and Engineers
- PHYSICS 8A Introductory Physics
Reading and composition requirement
Complete all of these
- Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition A
- Courses that satisfy Reading & Composition B
Breadth requirements
Complete 1 of these options
- PHYSICS 7A Physics for Scientists and Engineers · PHYSICS 8A Introductory Physics
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UC Berkeley Architecture transfer acceptance rate?
For fall 2025, 18% of transfer applicants to UC Berkeley Architecture were admitted (54 of 294). Admitted transfers' GPAs ranged 3.73–3.94.
Does UC Berkeley have an Architecture major for transfer students?
Yes. UC Berkeley offers Architecture (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Architecture?
UC Berkeley's Architecture major preparation includes ENV DES 1, ARCH 11A, ARCH 11B, MATH 16A, MATH 51 and PHYSICS 7A, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
What GPA do you need to transfer to UC Berkeley for Architecture?
Admitted Architecture transfers to UC Berkeley had GPAs of 3.73–3.94.
Can I use TAG for UC Berkeley Architecture?
UC Berkeley does not offer the Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG).
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